Foundations of Abnormality: Myths, Misconceptions, and Movies
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 190
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 192
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Does a full moon make people become looney? People are deeply fascinated with abnormal behavior and desire to understand why people do things that seem unusual. When individuals seek an understanding of abnormal behavior, they are often attempting to answer questions about others or themselves. While there is an appeal to observe abnormal behavior, people generally want to do so from a safe distance. Movies satisfy this interest to glimpse at abnormality from the safety of our home or a movie theatre, however, many movies and other media sources appear to strongly promote myths, misconceptions, and misunderstandings about abnormality.
- Ever wonder what was going on with Willy Wonka?
- Do forensic psychologists profile criminals like on the crime television shows?
- Are people with psychological disorders likely to be violent or commit murder?
- Can people really think they lose functioning in their limbs, like Ricky Bobby?
- Have most psychologists experienced some past trauma or psychological disorder?
Foundations of Abnormality: Myths, Misconceptions, and Movies provides readers with the fundamental components needed to understand abnormal behavior and to challenge myths. The foundations are a concise version of Abnormal Psychology: Myths of “Crazy”. If you are ready to develop an understanding of abnormal behavior and reconsider the myths perpetuated within popular culture, then open up this book and dig in, to begin establishing (or deconstructing) your foundation.
Chapter One Understanding Abnormality: A Look at “Crazy”
Chapter Two Theory Informs Treatment
Chapter Three Assessment and Diagnosis
Chapter Four The Value of Research: A Good Consumer
Chapter Five Myths, Misconceptions, and Movies
References
Index
Drew A. Curtis, Ph.D. is the Executive Associate to the Dean, Rodgers Distinguished Faculty, Director of the Psy.D. and M.S. Counseling Psychology programs, and a licensed psychologist at Angelo State University (ASU). He is proudly serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Southwestern psychological Association and President for Psychological Association of Greater West Texas. Dr. Curtis is also a past president of the Southwestern Psychological Association. Dr. Curtis has taught a variety of courses for over 16 years, primarily teaching abnormal psychology, psychopathology, and deception. He established and oversees the Clinical Science and Deception lab at ASU. His research has specifically focused on pathological lying and deception: in the context of therapy, healthcare, forensics, intimate relationships, and parental relationships. Dr. Curtis has published two books with the American Psychological Association, titled Pathological Lying: Theory, Research, and Practice and Big liars: What psychological science tells us about lying and how you can avoid being duped. In addition to these books, he has published several peer-reviewed articles on deception and pathological lying. His work has resulted being interviewed and recognized in major news/media platforms: New York Times, Fox, CNN, CNBC, APA’s Speaking of Psychology, BBC Science Focus, Doctor Radio-Sirius XM, UK Today News, and many others. Dr. Curtis has published an abnormal psychology textbook, titled Abnormal Psychology: Myths of “Crazy”, a general audience book about psychopathology, numerous papers on deception, and received various research grants and awards.
Dr. Leslie Kelley is currently an Assistant Professor of Psychology for the Counseling Psychology Master’s Program at Angelo State University in San Angelo, TX. He ardently enjoys teaching and challenging his students to think critically about complex and controversial topics, and has taught a wide variety of psychology and philosophy coursed over the past 19 years. Dr. Kelley earned his B.A. and M.A. degrees in philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at Texas Woman’s University. His clinical experience includes individual and group psychotherapy at a residential addiction rehabilitation center, working with students at a college counseling center, and working with clients in private practice and a community mental health center. In 2011, he received the APA Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology) Supervision and Training Section Award for his work on the development and evaluation of a psychotherapy training rating scale. His research interests include psychological integration and frameworks for psychological conceptualization, the intersection of cognition and emotion, and of course, myths of psychopathology.
Does a full moon make people become looney? People are deeply fascinated with abnormal behavior and desire to understand why people do things that seem unusual. When individuals seek an understanding of abnormal behavior, they are often attempting to answer questions about others or themselves. While there is an appeal to observe abnormal behavior, people generally want to do so from a safe distance. Movies satisfy this interest to glimpse at abnormality from the safety of our home or a movie theatre, however, many movies and other media sources appear to strongly promote myths, misconceptions, and misunderstandings about abnormality.
- Ever wonder what was going on with Willy Wonka?
- Do forensic psychologists profile criminals like on the crime television shows?
- Are people with psychological disorders likely to be violent or commit murder?
- Can people really think they lose functioning in their limbs, like Ricky Bobby?
- Have most psychologists experienced some past trauma or psychological disorder?
Foundations of Abnormality: Myths, Misconceptions, and Movies provides readers with the fundamental components needed to understand abnormal behavior and to challenge myths. The foundations are a concise version of Abnormal Psychology: Myths of “Crazy”. If you are ready to develop an understanding of abnormal behavior and reconsider the myths perpetuated within popular culture, then open up this book and dig in, to begin establishing (or deconstructing) your foundation.
Chapter One Understanding Abnormality: A Look at “Crazy”
Chapter Two Theory Informs Treatment
Chapter Three Assessment and Diagnosis
Chapter Four The Value of Research: A Good Consumer
Chapter Five Myths, Misconceptions, and Movies
References
Index
Drew A. Curtis, Ph.D. is the Executive Associate to the Dean, Rodgers Distinguished Faculty, Director of the Psy.D. and M.S. Counseling Psychology programs, and a licensed psychologist at Angelo State University (ASU). He is proudly serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Southwestern psychological Association and President for Psychological Association of Greater West Texas. Dr. Curtis is also a past president of the Southwestern Psychological Association. Dr. Curtis has taught a variety of courses for over 16 years, primarily teaching abnormal psychology, psychopathology, and deception. He established and oversees the Clinical Science and Deception lab at ASU. His research has specifically focused on pathological lying and deception: in the context of therapy, healthcare, forensics, intimate relationships, and parental relationships. Dr. Curtis has published two books with the American Psychological Association, titled Pathological Lying: Theory, Research, and Practice and Big liars: What psychological science tells us about lying and how you can avoid being duped. In addition to these books, he has published several peer-reviewed articles on deception and pathological lying. His work has resulted being interviewed and recognized in major news/media platforms: New York Times, Fox, CNN, CNBC, APA’s Speaking of Psychology, BBC Science Focus, Doctor Radio-Sirius XM, UK Today News, and many others. Dr. Curtis has published an abnormal psychology textbook, titled Abnormal Psychology: Myths of “Crazy”, a general audience book about psychopathology, numerous papers on deception, and received various research grants and awards.
Dr. Leslie Kelley is currently an Assistant Professor of Psychology for the Counseling Psychology Master’s Program at Angelo State University in San Angelo, TX. He ardently enjoys teaching and challenging his students to think critically about complex and controversial topics, and has taught a wide variety of psychology and philosophy coursed over the past 19 years. Dr. Kelley earned his B.A. and M.A. degrees in philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at Texas Woman’s University. His clinical experience includes individual and group psychotherapy at a residential addiction rehabilitation center, working with students at a college counseling center, and working with clients in private practice and a community mental health center. In 2011, he received the APA Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology) Supervision and Training Section Award for his work on the development and evaluation of a psychotherapy training rating scale. His research interests include psychological integration and frameworks for psychological conceptualization, the intersection of cognition and emotion, and of course, myths of psychopathology.